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Dolly Varden, the 146 year old classic racing yacht, is saved by the Classic Boat Museum
This classic racing yacht, originally built as a fishing smack in 1872 by JS Whites, was converted into a racing yacht for Richard Grant JP


The 'Shed' hosts the Cowes Classic Boat Week Tuesday prize giving
It was a wonderful evening at 'The Shed' with Cowes Classic Boat Week competitors. The event supported by Red Funnel the Royal London...

Mark Mc Neill, Chairman of the Classic Boat Museum, outlines his vision for the future
The museum has been featured with an in-depth interview with Mark Mc Neill in Classic Boat Magazine's June issue; ...


Remarkable People who have done remarkable things... Sonya Rigaud-Barret reviews our newest exhibiti
The Classic Boat Museum is proud to be part of ‘Isle of Wight Hidden Heroes’, a new initiative supported by Arts Council England. ‘Isle of W


Land Rover BAR’s America’s Cup test boat ‘T1’ berths for the final time at the Classic Boat Museum i
Land Rover BAR, the British America’s Cup Challenger and team to bring the Cup home, have donated their first test boat ‘T1 a foiling AC45 c


The Cowes Classic Boat Museum exhibits at 'A Celebration of Culture' in Winchester
Date: Saturday 14th October 2017 Venue: The Great Hall, Winchester Entry: Free More information: Calendar of events This event in...
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